Za Jia Xiao Yuan
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Tianrun City Block 16 South Zone, Tianhua South Road, Building 6, Rooms 111–112
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Tianrun City Block 16 South Zone, Tianhua South Road, Building 6, Rooms 111–112. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Clay Pot Rice Crust, Stove Pot Chicken, Crispy Pork Strips.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Nanjing
- Category: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Tianrun City Block 16 South Zone, Tianhua South Road, Building 6, Rooms 111–112
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Clay Pot Rice Crust, Stove Pot Chicken, Crispy Pork Strips, Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage, Dry Pot Huangshan Bamboo Shoots
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Dishes
Homestyle Clay Pot Rice CrustFarmhouse pot-baked rice crackers are made from rice, soaked and ground into rice paste, then pan-fried into thin, crispy sheets. Cooked until edges slightly charred for a crunchy texture, they can be eaten alone or with dishes.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Spicy Stir-Fried CabbageDry Pot Shredded Cabbage is a home-style dish primarily made with cabbage. The preparation involves tearing the cabbage into pieces, then quickly stir-frying it in a dry pot with garlic, chili, and other seasonings until cooked, preserving the cabbage's crisp texture.
Dry Pot Huangshan Bamboo ShootsA dish featuring fresh Huangshan bamboo shoots stir-fried with pork, chili, and garlic in a dry pot, delivering a crisp texture and rich aroma.
Organic Black Fish Sour Cabbage FishA flavorful dish made with organic black fish and fermented cabbage, simmered in a spicy sour broth.
Wood Ear Mushroom with PorkWood Ear Pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and yellow flower vegetables. The preparation involves marinating sliced pork, scrambling and cooking the eggs, then stir-frying them together with rehydrated wood ear mushrooms and yellow flower vegetables. Finally, seasonings are added to enhance aroma and flavor, resulting in a colorful and nutritionally balanced dish.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Fatty Intestine Stinky TofuA specialty dish combining braised pork intestines with fermented stinky tofu, served with spicy sauce for a bold and aromatic flavor.
Sichuan-style Chili Fish HeadStir-fried fish head with spicy sauce, using fresh fish head, fermented chili, ginger slices, and green onions. The fish head is marinated first, then cooked with the chili to absorb its rich flavor.